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Why We Snap: Understanding the Rage Circuit in Your Brain

R. Douglas Fields, PhD

In this fascinating book, neurobiologist Douglas Fields traces “snapping” (outbreaks of rage) to a small cluster of neurons in the “hypothalamic attack region” of the brain. Throughout human history, this region has played an important role in responding to threats—and at times, it still leads to heroic actions in the face of danger. But our modern world often triggers the “snapping” reaction inappropriately. The good news is that if you can identify the triggers, you can help prevent snapping—in yourself or others.

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